Family of missing Peshmerga urges KRG to investigate possible discovery in Syrian prison
Relatives told Kurdistan24 that Abdullah disappeared during the initial ISIS onslaught in 2014 while stationed on the Zummar front in Nineveh province. For nearly a decade, his fate has remained unknown.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The family of Issa Abdulla, a Peshmerga fighter who has been missing since 2014, has appealed to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) for assistance after learning that his name may appear on a detainee list from a Syrian prison.
Relatives told Kurdistan24 that Abdullah disappeared during the initial ISIS onslaught in 2014 while stationed on the Zummar front in Nineveh province. For nearly a decade, his fate has remained unknown.
The family stated that they received information last night suggesting Abdullah's name was among those of prisoners in Syria. They are now urging the KRG to intervene and help determine if Abdulla is alive and to facilitate his return if confirmed.
This development comes amidst heightened instability in Syria. Insurgent forces, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have gained control over significant portions of Syrian territory. On Sunday, these forces captured Damascus, leading to the departure of President Bashar al-Assad from the country.
The ongoing chaos in Syria has intensified calls for international and regional efforts to identify missing persons and ensure the safety of detainees in conflict-affected areas. The Abdulla family hopes this new lead will bring long-awaited clarity about their son's fate.